STAR Transit launches service

Hutchins, Lancaster and Wilmer—Effective Oct. 1, STAR Transit is initiating service updates in the cities of Hutchins, Lancaster and Wilmer, emphasizing the benefits of STARNow (same-day service) and Demand Response (Dial-A-Ride).

Fully supporting STAR Transit transportation options are the mayors, councils and community members of each city. 

“This service ensures that our residents can get to work, keep their appointments, and that our students have every chance to chase their dreams,” Lancaster Mayor Clyde C. Hairston said. “As an All-American City, Lancaster continues to be on the move—growing stronger, shining brighter, and connecting every resident to the opportunities that make us the Shining Star of Texas.”

“Our partnership with STAR Transit is not just about transportation; it's about transforming lives,” Hutchins Mayor Mario Vasquez said. “With the new services, we're providing affordable, convenient, and desirable mobility options that connect our community to essential services and opportunities. Together, we're enriching the quality of life for everyone in Hutchins.”

“STAR Transit is continuing its purposeful expansion of mobility services,” Tommy Henricks, STAR Transit’s executive director, said. “We are committed to meeting people’s transportation needs, supporting community connections, and boosting economic opportunities through innovative and sustainable solutions.

“Anyone may ride with STAR Transit. Destinations can include job locations, educational facilities, non-emergency medical appointments, senior centers, and career-training facilities. We can take our riders to run errands and to visit friends as well.” 

Through the agency’s Dial-A-Ride service, riders can schedule trips one business day to two weeks in advance. The service offers convenient travel within the three cities, as well as connections to DeSoto, Duncanville, and Cedar Hill. Riders may use this service to book trips into Dallas for medical appointments. Trips are based on availability.

For same-day travel needs, STAR Transit offers STARNow, an on-demand service available within Wilmer, Hutchins, and Lancaster. STARNow also provides direct connections to DART’s UNT Dallas and Camp Wisdom stations, linking residents to the broader regional transit network.

“By connecting in this way, our riders have access to virtually every transit option in DART’s service area,” Henricks said.

To book a ride, users should download the STARNow app on the Apple App store or the Google Play store, or call (877) 631-5278. Se habla español. To learn more about STAR Transit routes and services, visit www.STARtransit.org. 

SOURCE STAR Transit